The End of Celebrity As We Know It

So, I was thinking some more about my previous post and it occurred to me that we are fast approaching a day when there will be no such thing as a celebrity. There was a day that to be featured in film or television meant that you had spent time perfecting your trade, attending acting classes, even film school. Or you were a public servant like the President, Congressman, etc. Now today, any Tom, Dick or Harry can get on TV. Lets just think about this. Survivor was the Grandfather of Reality shows. All you had to do to get on was be a colorful personality and be in good enough physical shape that you wouldn't die when deserted for over a month in some remote locale. Then came Amazing Race, and the MTV reality shows (too many to count). Americas Next Top Model, Project Runway, Big Brother, Dancing With The Stars, Singing Office, Dirty Jobs, etc. You all know that this is not an all encompassing list. I would have to type all day. Oh, my buddy high school buddy Daniel is on Shear Genius. HAd to throw that in there.

So that brings me to my point. I was flipping channels the other day and came across "The Verminators". Yes, it is show featuring exterminators. I was grossed out and offended that they would put something so yucky on TV. Then the impossible happened. I sat and watched the entire show. It was like a bad train wreck. I couldn't stop watching it. Not only did I watch it, I then proceeded to tell anyone that would listen about this really gross show I saw and then gave them the Readers Digest version of the entire program. I know, I know, pitiful, isn't it? So, after looking more closely at this whole thing I realized that now you can get on TV for just about anything.

1. Getting married - Wedding Story
2. Have a baby - A BAby Story
3. Bring a baby home - Bringing Home Baby
4. Buying a wedding dress - Yes to The Dress
5. Being a B*$@# - Bridezillas
6. Dancing at your own reception - Rock the Reception
7. Singing - American Idol
Nashville Star
8. Dancing - Dancing With the Stars
So You Think You Can Dance
9. Live a Secret LIfe - Secret Lives of Women (haven't figured this one out, if you go on TV about it, its not a secret anymore, duh)
10. Many, many more programs to make sure that any average Joe can make a name for themselves.

So, once everyone is a celebrity, then no one will be. Get it? The novelty, the prestige of being on televsion or film is being stripped away. I bet the old film stars would roll over in their graves if they saw what garbage we spent our time watching.

***disclaimer*** I have not watched all of the programs named. I do have a life you know. But I have seen commercials.

So, there it is. Gotta go, the kids are tired of spending "quality" time together.

Americas Got What???

Now those of you who actually know me out in the real world already know that I am a reality TV junky. I have gotten better. Now I only watch American Idol when it is on. But there was a time that I was a complete sucker for anything "reality" based. (as if it really could be reality with cameras in your face 24/7)

Anyway, I digress.....

I was cruising the net earlier and came across an ad for "America's Got Talent". Now, I know that I should probably not knock a show that I have only seen 1 time but I can't help myself. There are how many millions of people in America? A bunch right? So it strikes me kind of funny that the judges on this particular show are either British or David Hasselhoff. Are we, as a country, that desperate? Do we really need a pompous Brit, Sharon Osbourne (who is known for her taste and delicate manner, yeah right) and the guy who got famous for either driving a talking car (NightRider) or running along a beach (Baywatch) deciding if we should feel good about ourselves or not? I think not!!! give me a break. It is too ludricrous to be be believed. And don't even get me started on "Nashville Star". Who out there understands why in the world Jewel is singing country now? It seems that they will let just about anybody on the radio these days and that they can cross over to another genre at a whim. oh! And if you can't make it as a rock star, try Christian, and then if that doesn't work out, try Country. I know a guy who did that. It is totally pathetic to me. If you don't know who you are then why would you think that anyone else would want to listen to you?

So, that is my rant for the day. Have a nice day.

Ain't he sweet?

Today I am totally overcome with how much I love my hubby. I love him all the time but do you ever have a day that everything seems to be manified by about 1,00? Well, that is today. Nothing significant has happened. I am just feeling giddy about the man I have been married to for 8 years. And I love that I still feel that way. With so many people throwing in the towel when it comes to marriage, I am excited that we are still rolling along together. Not that there aren't "those" days, but we are learning to work through them. So, I thought I would list what I love about him. If this sounds like a repeat of a previous post, sorry, you can stop reading. BUt I want to have this written down for myself.

1. I love the he loves the Lord.
2. I love that he spends time with the Lord daily,
3. I love that he teaches our sons about the Lord.
4. I love that we attend church together and that we are able to worship the Lord together.
5. I love that we work together as partners, not two individuals that happen to live in the same house.
6. I love that he is the father to my children.
7. I love that he is a hard-worker and takes caring of us very seriously.
8. I love his beautiful blue eyes.
9. I love that he still loves me after all this time.
10. I love that he still thinks I am beautiful.
11. I love that he lets me steal all of the covers. ;)
12. I love that he is compassionate and giving.
13. I love that he is my opposite (ok, not all the time do I love it)
14. I love that he is a tidy, clean person (makes me job easier)
15. I love that I still feel such love and affection for him.


****note**** Has anyone else noticed that the font and color choices for posts have dissapeared?

Too Cute

This morning Sofa and her two beautiful children met me and the boys at my moms house to go swimming. I would take both of her kids home with me in a heartbeat. They are so adorable. I had a blast visiting and watching the kiddos interact. So, thanks Sofa for taking time out of your busy day to hang out with us.

Update.....Financial Peace University with Dave Ramsey is so worth the time. I am learning so much. Last night our session was about insurance. Who knew that I could be so confused about something like that? But I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it is exciting. Hubby and I have been having our budget committee meetings and openly discussing our dreams and goals and how to achieve them. It is totally revamping our marriage, family and life. Yippee!!!

Some days I find myself about to write something that is going on with me and then realize that my blog is public and that anyone could be reading it. So I am contemplating whether to leave it public and continue with the anonymity or make it private. I find the anonymity liberating somedays but still would like to know who is reading it. And since I am NOT computer savvy, I am not sure how to do that.

Ok, here is something totally random.......I am fast losing my badges. You know, the badges that say "The Smart Sibling", "The Married Sibling", "The Sibling w/ Kids", and many more. I woke up thinking that both of my siblings are married with babies on the way so those badges and have trashed. Then it dawned on me that anytime I have question regarding anything to do with technology that I have to call my sister or brother. So there goes my most prized badge. But with parenthood fast approaching both of them, maybe I can reclaim my title one day. And before any of you think I am being serious about this at all.......I'm not. I am thrilled that I am finally at a place in my life that the badges that other people put on you don't matter. I was just being funny....(now that is a badge I have never owned in my famliy) LOL

I am feeling froggy today. Don't know why, but I LIKE it!!

Get a clue....

Things have been rolling right along at our house. Last week the boys and I went over to visit my brother and sister in law. My sister & brother in law and my parents went as well. 5 days at the beach in a tricked out condo was just what the doctor ordered. So thank you to my brother for making it happen.

The last few days I think I have my sister "nesting syndrome". I have been reorganizing and cleaning the entire house. And I was actually enjoying it. Go figure....

Sunday morning we woke up late and missed church. When the oldest asked if we were going my hubby told him "not today". So yesterday morning my son and I were having a discussion about lying and how it makes Jesus sad when we lie. I also told him that his friends wouldn't want to play with him or talk to him if he lied. He looked at me and told me that his friends wouldn't talk to him anyway because we weren't going to church anymore. I told him that "yes, we will be going to church in 5 days" But he informed me that daddy told him that we weren't going to church anymore. I had to call the hubby so he could explain it to him. You never know about the things they really take to heart. Needless to say the hubby felt bad about it all. But it is all cleared up now, I hope.

I seriously could write a book filled with the things my oldest son says. The younger one just kind of grunts and squeals. They are so different. But I am sure it will make for a good balance in our family. The hubby and I couldn't be any different. I talk all the time, he is shy and quiet. I am outgoing, he is an introvert. I am a skeptic, he is trusting and compassionate. The list goes on and on.

My sisters baby shower is this Saturday. I can't wait. It should be a nice time of celebration. It will also be nice to see some friends that I haven't seen in a while. Sofabulous is making the cake. I can't wait to see it and to eat it. Yum, Yum. I can't believe I will get to hold my little nephew in less than a month. Too cool!

Gotta give a shout out to the SevenChicks for the awesome baby shower they threw for PlannerChick. I wasn't able to attend but saw the pics. Those girls have got some serious skills. I loved the watermelon teapot and orange teacups. Way to go Sassy!!

Can't believe that this year is already half over. Time is flying....

Well, gonna go reorganize my kitchen cabinets. Yippee!!!

We Are Back

We have been home almost a week now but because of technical difficulties (crappy computer) this is the first time I have had an opportunity to blog. I had alot of funny stuff to blog about from our trip but I have since forgotten almost everything. So sorry. Oh, I do remember one thing.

It all starts with my overwhelming need to make sure my children were occupied on the trip. You all remember the DVD player I bought at Christmas, right? Well, the cords that I had to plug it into the cigarette lighter were not long enough. So we had to stop at WallyWorld before we even got out of town. Did anyone else know that they don't make them any longer? But don't even get me started on that...... Anyway, I had to buy an adapter that would turn the cigarette lighter into a regular plug in for the other plug I had. So $40 bucks later we are on our way, with quiet kids in the back. So I think that it was worth it. That is until it quits working 3 hours later. And before I get hate mail......no my kids had not been watching movies for that entire time. They slept a good bit of it. Well, being that we are in the middle of nowhere, we had to wait until we reached civilization to exchange the darn thing. That brings us to Maumelle Arkansas.(a sidenote......this was one of the cutest towns I have seen in a long time, I would move there in a heartbeat). We decided to eat some dinner at Taco Bueno (so much better than Taco Bell). As we were cleaning out the trash, my sister (7 1/2 months pregnant) threw away the stuff I needed to exchange. So we had to go back to the dumpster and she had to fish it out. Did I mention that the bag it was all in was the bag I threw the stinkiest diaper in the world into? Yeah, it was bad.......So after fishing it out of the dumpster and retrieving the crappy electronics, we drove to another WallyWorld with the stinky bag hanging out the window (yes it was THAT bad). So, I go to exchange it and when I get the new one to the car, it won't stay in the lighter. SO we had to prop it up with books. And those of you with kids understand that yes, all of this trouble and money was worth it, right? And to those of you who don't, just wait, and don't judge me. I used to be one of those women that said I would never ..........too. Things change when you are trying to drive across the country and maintain your sanity.

Oh! And we stopped on the way to eat a picinic lunch. Well after driving for a long time and not finding a rest area we pulled off the road to find somewhere to eat. We finally found some picnic tables at a bar in the middle of nowhere. I only mention it because they had a sign posted that said this:

IF YOU ARE UNDER 21 THEN GO BACK TO THE WALMART PARKING LOT TO HANG OUT.

I kid you not. This was posted by the front door. I thought it was hilarious.

I am glad to be home. I do think that Oklahoma must be located in the Twilight Zone though. My children were complete angels while we were there. My youngest never threw a fit or screamed or anything. He even made friends with everyone he met. Now that is really weird. He is not very social as a general rule. Then we got home and they were back to being themselves. I have been teasing my husband that maybe they don't like where we live or they are allergic and that we need to move. Maumelle is calling my name. No worries though......I am not going anywhere. At least not right now.

Well, I guess I will go finish laundry today. YIPPEE!! Thank you to all that were thinking about us and praying that we had a safe trip. It was a great trip!!